Mechanical Engineer

FCC Environment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the Mechanical Maintenance Department at their EnviRecover facility. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation of mechanical systems, managing a team, and overseeing compliance and maintenance activities. With a competitive salary and various benefits, this full-time position is ideal for qualified engineers looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training and progression

Flexible benefits including high street savings

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer with a minimum HNC.
• At least five years’ post-qualification experience.
• Broad experience in mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement and quality of mechanical services.
• Planning and supervising maintenance during shutdowns.
• Leading preventive maintenance and rectifying plant failures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Mechanical maintenance

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Mechanical Engineer

Salary – £44,001 - £66,000 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – 40 hours per week, 7:30am to 16:00pm
Location – Oak Drive, DY10 4JD

As a Mechanical Engineer at FCC Environment, you will lead our Mechanical Maintenance Department to ensure the efficient operation, compliance, and reliability of the Mechanical Plant and Systems at our EnviRecover Energy from Waste facility. You will plan and execute scheduled maintenance, respond to breakdowns, oversee projects, and supervise a team of Mechanical Technicians.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you:

- Competitive salary
- 33 days' annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

- Managing the procurement and quality of contracted mechanical services
- Planning and supervising maintenance during shutdowns
- Leading preventive maintenance and rectifying plant failures
- Ensuring statutory compliance with safety systems, lifting equipment, and pressure systems
- Maintaining spare part availability and overseeing budgets
- Leading mechanical upgrades, new installations, and obsolescence plans
- Supporting audits and compliance checks
- Line managing the Mechanical Technicians
- Supporting Electrical, Controls and Instrument Engineers as needed

What are we looking for?

- A qualified Mechanical Engineer with a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- At least five years’ post-qualification experience
- Broad experience in mechanical maintenance, including high-pressure and rotating equipment
- Experience managing teams and contractors
- Preferably from the Energy from Waste, power station, or process plant industries
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

About Us

EnviRecover is the public face of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. And are part of FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate many facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4200 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

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